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Asbestos-Related Deaths by State: Rhode Island

Rhode Island reported 216 deaths from Mesothelioma and asbestosis, diseases caused by exposure to asbestos, during a 20-year reporting period. Asbestos exposure is the sole cause of Mesothelioma, a type of cancer. Asbestosis is a scarring of the lungs due to the inhalation of asbestos fibers.

The EWG Action Fund compiled the data that shows the number of deaths associated with asbestos in Rhode Island counties from 1979 to 1999. Providence County reported the most deaths at 123; followed by Kent County with 43 and Washington County with 30 deaths. Counties not listed reported no deaths.

Note that the EWG site lists a range of deaths while this site is only reporting the lower figure.

Rhode Island Asbestosis Mesothelioma Total Deaths
Rhode Island Total 101 115 216
Providence County 58 65 123
Kent County 15 28 43
Washington County 21 9 30
Newport County 3 7 10
Bristol County 4 6 10

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